Greek Reporter14h
The Overlooked Russia-Turkey War That Helped Greece Pave Its Way to Independence
The Battle of Adrianople during the Russo-Turkish War of 1828-1829 played a crucial yet overlooked role in Greece's fight for ...
Ottoman Empire's religious 'tolerance' was another form of control, findings suggest
Population surveillance. The carrying of identification while traveling. Add to that the public presence of diverse religions ...
Greek Reporter21h
On This Day in 1930, Constantinople Was Renamed Istanbul, Both Greek Words
Built as Byzantium, and then renamed Constantinople, Istanbul officially received its present name on this day in 1930.
Travel Bucketlist on MSN11d
The Fall of Constantinople: Tracing History in Istanbul, Turkey
The Siege of 1453 The Siege of 1453 was a defining moment for Constantinople and the world. The city, once considered ...
EurekAlert!1d
Ottoman Empire’s religious ‘tolerance’ another form of control
An Osaka Metropolitan University historian has found that the Ottoman Empire’s seeming religious tolerance stemmed from ...